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'The RATs are coming'
The RATs, as they prefer to be called, have already made a significant impact on the community, busting up meth labs, halting trafficking operations, arresting drug dealers, and removing mass quantities of harmful substances like fentanyl from area denizens.
OPINION: The party’s over, life goes on
Recently, I sent a note to editors and friends saying I was stepping aside from column writing and pursuing other interests. Then the thought occurred to me that I should share my thoughts one more time.
Elfrun Maria Hansen, 88
Elfrun Marie Hansen, 88, of Silverton, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Silverton on February 17, 2025. Elfrun was born on January 30, 1937, in Bad-Schlag, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of the late Franz and Elisabeth (Leder) Nysera.
Silver Valley Sports: Feb 10 -16
Girls basketball ends in the Silver Valley; Kellogg boys beat Wallace; Boys basketball and wrestling districts begin this week.
Barbara Wood Baker, 76
Barbara’s vivacious spirit left us on February 5, 2025. She died in a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, hospice from recently discovered bone cancer. She was 76. Barbara was welcomed into the world in Missoula, Montana, on May 14, 1948, the second of five children born to Walter and Marjorie White.
Wildcat boys rally to support local girl
The Wildcat community rallied around some of their own recently, when the Kellogg High School Boys Basketball team turned a busy weekend into what has become known as the “Live for Viv” Fundraiser.
Richard 'Dick' Silva, 82
Richard “Dick” H. Silva, 82, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on January 31, 2025 at his home in Osburn. Richard was born on October 10, 1942, in St. Ignatius, Mont., the son of the late Mike and Helen (Matt) Silva.
Silver Valley Sports: Jan. 20 - 26
Local teams move into conference play as winter sports moves toward the final weeks.
Smelterville man arrested after domestic dispute turns violent
According to court documents, Robert Funk, 36, was arrested after deputies responded to a call from Funk’s ex-girlfriend, who was attempting to leave their shared residence after an argument allegedly escalated into a violent altercation.
Silver Valley Sports: Jan 13 - 19
Wallace, Kellogg boys clash; Kellogg girls drop tough CIL battle to Priest; Mullan girls finish busy week; Wildcat Wrestlers compete in Lewiston
TRUMP: Morbid sense of humor?
If Donald Trump was just kidding about buying Greenland, taking back the Panama Canal, renaming the Gulf of Mexico, making Canada another state, then he has a morbid sense of humor.
Sheriff Lindsey discusses new term
When Holly Lindsey received word that she had won the race for sheriff in the November election, her initial thoughts were of gratitude to have received the stamp of approval from the voters in Shoshone County.
Silver Valley Sports: Jan. 6 - 12
Wildcats win Silver Bracket at River City Duals; Wildcat boys win pair of CIL battles; Wallace and Mullan also in action in busy week.
North Idaho fire crews deploy to California wildfires
At 6 a.m. Thursday, first responders from fire departments spanning North Idaho assembled their fire engines to begin the two-day trek to relieve fire crews battling the fires in Los Angeles County.
Peter Edward Weske, 66
Peter Edward Weske, 66, of Sweetgrass, Mont., and formerly of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Kingston, Idaho. Peter was born on August 7, 1958, in Moose Lake, Minn, the youngest of 4 children born to Floyd and Elizabeth (Losensky) Weske.
Donald (Donnie) Dean Rinaldi, 94
Donald (Donnie) Dean Rinaldi, born September 27, 1930, in Kellogg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024,
Shoshone News-Press Top 10 articles 2024
Shoshone County enjoyed many successes in the past year. It also experienced more than a few tragic and traumatic events during that same time. However, in true Silver Valley fashion, the community rallied to take care of one another in times of need, while also celebrating the positives.
Wallace passes Business Registration Ordinance
The new ordinance, which was met with some skepticism, was passed by a 4-1 vote, with Councilwoman Cindy Lien being the only member to vote no.
Kellogg sets sights on new city hall
With an eye to the future, the City of Kellogg is looking for input on a potential new civic building. Monica Miller, the community planner for the City of Kellogg said the flow of the current building poses some interesting challenges in its present state.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and booking for the Shoshone County jail.